Chicago is the hub of tech innovation, a booming center for cutting edge companies like Groupon, GrubHub, Threadless and 37Signals to thrive – where young entrepreneurs grow big ideas, transform industries and shape technology and business as we know it.

Join us in Chicago for a chance to visit and meet with the leaders of some of today's most innovative tech companies October 11-12, 2012. 100 elite students will meet industry leaders and venture capitalists, visit business headquarters, gain free VIP admission to select programming at the second annual Chicago Ideas Week, and much more.

Attend CIW rock concert at Park West with other startup entrepreneurs. Last year's headliner was Weezer! 2012 concert details will be announced soon.

Access to one session and closing reception of CIW's exclusive event: the Edison Talks—an invitation-only, daylong gathering for CEOs, Presidents and leaders from a cross section of industries to listen to provocative presentations and performances led by globally recognized visionaries.